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Never assume the stranger you’re talking about within earshot doesn’t understand what you’re saying…

Different fonts and colors are being used to denote different languages. Here we have English (brown with sandy bubble) and Korean (black and white). The fonts are also different, although not super obviously so.

Wow, your lighting and colors are beautiful! I am quite jealous; I wish I had your skills! Also, a note on the text/language changes: I would not be put off with a note on languages at the beginning, since I as well did not notice the change at first. Just my $0.02.

Oh, he’s mortified. XD I think some of the older generation Koreans are not used to apologizing to people younger than themselves. They drill “RESPECT YOUR ELDERS” into your head from day one, so when you have to flip it around, it can be difficult.

It’s also sadly common in the Korean culture from just run the hell away from/ pretend to not notice an embarrassing situation involving strangers (ever hear about Koreans running away from foreigners asking for directions?). The distinction between strangers and friends is so strong in that culture; some people just don’t know how to laugh at themselves unless surrounded by friends.

Of course, embarrassment and apologies can be difficult in any culture, but different cultural flavors can make them a little easier or harder, depending on the situation.

Thanks! I’m actually in the process of updating the “actually English” dialogue bubbles in chapters 1 through 3. Nothing too different, though; the only noticeable change will be that they’ll be sandy-colored rather than white, just like the two bubbles at the bottom of this scene. Sandy bubbles for English, white ones for Korean.

The last panel is so beautiful, he’s so detailed and painted and beautiful and it’s so shiny! The blue shading really makes the mood stand out! It’s really cool how it doesn’t stand out against his hoodie.
I’m surprised at all this disrespect being showed from the kids to their parents, listen to Ethan, kids!